Local Resources

Jewish Free Loan – www.jewishfreeloan.org or (602) 230-7983 – provides interest-free loans to individuals to help meet many needs, including adoption/IVF, genetic testing/counseling, medical care, and more. Jewish Free Loan has several funds earmarked for medical needs which can be accessed when laboratory tests are uncovered by insurance and/or out-of-reach financially.

Jewish Marriage University – www.jewishphoenix.org/page.aspx?ID=103591 or (480) 634-8050 – a program of the Bureau of Jewish Education- Center for Lifelong Jewish Learning. Jewish Marriage University (JMU) is a marriage preparation series for serious couples, engaged couples, and the recently married. Coursework is designed to help them develop the necessary skills to foster a long, happy and loving relationship. Topics include communication, conflict resolution, money management, love, intimacy, sexuality, and family planning, all within the context of Jewish values and traditions. Interfaith couples are encouraged to attend and all couples are urged to participate in Jewish Genetic Testing.

Gesher Disability Resources – www.cjsn.org or (480) 629-5343 – provides programs, resources and support to help all Jews with disabilities and their families to fulfill their spiritual, cultural and religious needs.

About The Jewish Genetic Diseases Center of Greater Phoenix

The mission of the Center is to provide awareness, knowledge and screening to empower the Jewish Community to make informed decisions regarding genetic diseases.
The Center's vision is A Jewish Community free of genetic diseases.